Academic Immersion (AIM)

Note: The AIM Medicine track is no longer accepting applications. 

A 3-week program

Here’s your chance to do a deep dive into a subject that fascinates you. Picture this: three stimulating weeks on campus engaging in intensive study, with classmates who feel just as passionate about a single academic topic as you do. If you’re entering your junior or senior year of high school, we invite you to apply.

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2024 AIM topics

Introduction to Experimental Psychology

Two students working on a laptop in a classroom - Introduction to Experimental PsychologyAIM: Introduction to Experimental Psychology combines classroom work in the psychological sciences with the experience of conducting research. You will learn to design and carry out your own research experiments under the supervision of Boston University instructors.

Introduction to Medicine

AIM: Introduction to Medicine is a premedical program that combines classroom work in the sciences with experiential learning activities that include simulations, lab work, and explorations of different medical fields.

Creative Writing

AIM: Creative Writing gives you the opportunity to develop your writer’s voice in a supportive, inspiring environment. You will learn formal techniques in multiple genres from seasoned instructors and participate in workshops that build confidence and sharpen skills. You will hear published authors discuss their craft, engage in free-write exercises, and visit important cultural centers around Boston. This exciting track is offered in partnership with BU’s renowned Creative Writing Program.

Business

AIM: Business is a new track offered in partnership with BU’s Questrom School of Business, a top 20 undergraduate business program. This track combines interactive lectures, case studies, and local field trips. You will work in teams to design and carry out your own New Product Development (NPD) Business Plan. At the end of the program, each team will present their work to their peers as well as selected BU Questrom School of Business faculty.

2024 AIM calendar

Introduction to Experimental Psychology & Business

Residential begins June 30
Residential ends July 19
Commuter begins July 1
Commuter ends July 19

Introduction to Medicine & Creative Writing

Residential begins July 21
Residential ends August 9
Commuter begins July 22
Commuter ends August 9

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For three amazing weeks, you will reside make new friends, enjoy lots of planned social activities, and gain valuable, hands-on experience in the field of medicine, psychology, creative writing, or business. Academic Immersion is open to both commuter and residential students.

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If you’re an engaged, motivated high school student who wants to focus intensively on a specific subject for three weeks, AIM is for you. All AIM tracks combine classroom work and theoretical studies with practical applications and experiential activities including field trips, guest speakers, and group projects. In addition to experiencing college life, you’ll gain invaluable insight into potential career paths.

The AIM tracks are open to residential and commuter students who are entering their junior and senior years of high school.

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